

The panning knob on the telescope tube provides an ergonomic grip so you can precisely point the telescope without introducing heat from your hands into the optical system. The altitude bearings provide a smooth up-and-down motion while the integrated altitude "brake" system allows you to adjust the tension along the altitude axis for smoothest motion even with slight imbalances. It features large diameter altitude bearings with variable tensioning, Teflon azimuth bearings, and braces on the side panels for extra stability (unlike most 8” Dobsonian bases). As you observe, listen to hundreds of audio descriptions and view detailed information about thousands of objects within the app’s robust database.Īn ultra-stable Dobsonian base provides a sturdy foundation for StarSense Explorer. When the object is ready to view in the eyepiece, the bullseye turns green. Make your selection and arrows appear on-screen, guiding you as you move the telescope. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app.Īfter aligning your phone to the telescope's optics (a quick and easy procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you'll be navigating the sky with confidence. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. The large aperture will ensure that you won’t outgrow the telescope as you continue on in your astronomical adventures. It's like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. This large-aperture Celestron StarSense Explorer is ideal for serious beginners, thanks to the app's user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials.

Includes a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 2” Crayford focuser, the StarSense smartphone dock, a StarPointer™ red dot finderscope, an eyepiece rack, and a collimation tool.Ĭelestron has reinvented the Dobsonian telescope with StarSense Explorer-the first Dobsonian that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real-time.Or take your telescope to darker skies to see even more.


View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city.
